FLUX Beambox 40W vs OMTech Pronto 35 60W
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 40 W | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 375 × 265 mm | 700 × 500 mm |
| Max Speed | 30,000 mm/min | 60,000 mm/min |
| Focus | Manual | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | Yes |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $2,845 | $3,699 |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2024 |
| Weight | 21 kg | 212 kg |
Pros & Cons
FLUX Beambox 40W
What we like
- Proven, well-documented platform with a large user community
- Built-in camera for visual positioning
- Polished Beam Studio software — fully offline
- 40W for clean cuts up to 10mm in wood and acrylic
- WiFi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity
Watch out for
- Legacy model — superseded by the Beambox II
- Smaller work area than Beambox II (375×265 vs 600×375mm)
- Manual focus only
- No built-in air assist
- Heavy at 21 kg
OMTech Pronto 35 60W
What we like
- 1,000 mm/s servo speed — fast production throughput
- 700×500mm work area handles larger jobs than desktop units
- Front & back pass-through for oversized material
- WiFi + LightBurn support; est. 12,000 hr tube life
- Available in 60W, 90W, and 100W configurations
Watch out for
- No built-in camera (sold as add-on module)
- Requires separate water chiller (+$200–$400)
- Heavy at 212 kg — freight delivery required
- Higher entry price than Thunder Laser Nova 35 for similar specs
Compatible Materials
FLUX Beambox 40W
WoodAcrylicLeatherCardboardFabricPaperRubberFoamGlass
OMTech Pronto 35 60W
WoodAcrylicLeatherFabricPaperGlassRubberStone
The FLUX Beambox 40W costs $2,845 (23% less) than the OMTech Pronto 35 60W, which is priced at $3,699.
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W has 33% more optical power (60W vs 40W).
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W offers a 72% larger work area (700 × 500 mm vs 375 × 265 mm).
The OMTech Pronto 35 60W has a 50% higher maximum speed (60,000 mm/min vs 30,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, OMTech Pronto 35 60W includes air assist, while FLUX Beambox 40W does not; FLUX Beambox 40W includes a camera, while OMTech Pronto 35 60W does not.